Bishop Jill Duff will be coming to baptise, confirm and celebrate communion at
All Saints’ Church
If you are in the current Year 6 or above and want to be confirmed, sessions will begin after half – term on Thursdays at 5:30pm, continuing int July.
Any adults interested in confirmation – please speak to the vicar as soon as possible.
This service is live in church, but it will be streamed so if you are unable to attend you can view it online. Now most of the words will also appear when you view the service on line so it will be easier to follow the service.
First Reading: Acts 1: 6 – 14
Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.
10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk[a] from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the roomwhere they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. 14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Second Reading: John 17: 1 – 11
fter Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:
“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
6 “I have revealed you[a] to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of[b] your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.
We are planning a coach and if possible would like people to book by Easter Day so we know this will be viable. Coach is £10 per adult, children free, and the event itself is free.
A three course sit down meal at Mill House for just £30 including tip. Menu and sign up sheet at the back of church. £10 deposit
Altham St James
Treasure Hunt – Sunday 14th June (after church service)
Haslingden Concert Band – Friday 10th July – they will entertain with tunes from shows and musicals
FAITHfest weekend for the Diocesan Centenary – 11th – 13th September
There will be lots going on , please make a note of the dates in your diary.
Palm Sunday –29th March
8:00am Holy Communion
11:00am Procession of Palms from the vicarage garden ( with pony) and family service, followed by the procession of the cross to Barnes Square.
Monday of Holy Week- 9:30pm – On-line night prayer
Tuesday of Holy Week – 7:30pm – Stations of the cross
Wednesday of Holy Week – 10:00am Holy Communion
7:30pm – Holy Communion with prayer for healing at Altham St Jame.
Maundy Thursday –
7:30pm – Sung communion with washing of feet followed by stripping of the alter.
Good Friday –
10:00am Family Service
11:00am Morning Worship
2:00pm Last hour at the cross – Altham St James
Easter Eve
8:00am – Easter Vigil – Altham St James
6:30am – Sunrise Service – Mercer park
8:00am – Holy Communion
9:30am – Holy Communion at Altham St James
11:00am – Sung Communion
In peace let us pray to the Lord.
We pray for the leaders of the nations,
that you will guide them in the ways of freedom, justice and truth.
We pray for those who bear arms on behalf of the nation,
that they may have discipline and discernment,
courage and compassion.
We pray for our enemies, and those who wish us harm,
that you will turn the hearts of all to kindness and friendship.
We pray for the wounded and the captive,
the grieving and the homeless,
that in all their trials they may know your love and support.
Most holy God and Father,
hear our prayers for all who strive for peace
and all who fight for justice.
Help us, who today remember the cost of war,
to work for a better tomorrow;
and, as we commend to you lives lost in terror and conflict,
bring us all, in the end, to the peace of your presence;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Adapted from C0fE prayer
This is a beautiful service, do come along and bring your friends and family.
All Saints’ Tide Celebrations
Thank you to everyone who bought and sold raffle tickets, donated items, came to the concert and / or fair. Thank you to all those who worked so hard to make it all a success.
Congratulations to all the winners of the raffle – unclaimed prizes will be making their way to the winners this week.
Exact figures to be confirmed, but we have made approximately £3000 which will help towards balancing the books this year.
28th September
Arrive between 10:30am – 11:00am
Finish by 3:30pm
We are delighted that many people have already indicated their interest in coming on our church day to Ribchester. There is now a list at the back of church asking for firm commitments.
The day will be free, but a small donation per person accepted. There will be children’s activities, an input for adults, sandwich luch together, time to explore the village/ have an ice cream/ play at the park before we enjoy a 15 minute walk up to the beautiful Stydd Church for a short service.
In preparation for our Faithfest weekend on 8th – 9th June, we have planned some short prayer sessions to help guide us in this mission.
Please try and come to the short times of prayer even if you can only make one or two of them (maximum 30minutes) on the following Wednesdays at 7:00pm in church.
5th June
Tots’ Praise
3rd January from 2:00pm
Tot’s Praise is for the youngest – under 5s together with their parents/carers – gather between 2 and 2:15, all done in time for school pick up.
All welcome
